Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server with 26 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
Manage your self-hosted Immich photo and video library — list assets, organize albums, and handle user administration via AI. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to Immich (Google Photos Alternative) through a governed connection. 26 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the Immich MCP Server?
The Immich MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to Immich via 26 tools. Manage your self-hosted Immich photo and video library — list assets, organize albums, and handle user administration via AI. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (26)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Immich
Ask your AI agent "List all my photos in Immich." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 26 tools connected to real Immich data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
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Use all 26 Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to Immich (Google Photos Alternative) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Create album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Create a new album
Create person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Create a new person record
Create tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Create a new tag
Create user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Create a new user
Delete album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete an album
Delete asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete an Immich asset
Delete person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete a person record
Delete tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete a tag
Delete user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete a user
Get album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific album
Get asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific Immich asset
Get person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific person
Get server info on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get Immich server version and status information
Get tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific tag
Get user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific user
List albums on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all albums in Immich
List assets on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all assets (photos/videos) in Immich
List persons on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all recognized persons in Immich
List tags on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all tags in Immich
List users on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all users in Immich
Update album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Update an existing album
Update asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
g., isFavorite). Update an existing Immich asset
Update person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Update an existing person (e.g., change name)
Update tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Update an existing tag
Update user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Update an existing user
Upload asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Upload a new photo or video to Immich
What the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server unlocks
Connect your self-hosted Immich instance to any AI agent and take full control of your digital media library through natural conversation. Immich is the leading open-source alternative to Google Photos, and this MCP server allows you to interact with your assets, albums, and server settings seamlessly.
What you can do
- Asset Management — List, fetch, update, and delete photos or videos. You can even upload new media directly from your local environment.
- Album Organization — Create and manage albums to keep your memories organized without manual clicking.
- User & Person Administration — List and manage users, persons (faces), and tags to maintain a clean and searchable library.
- Server Monitoring — Instantly check your Immich server version and status to ensure everything is running smoothly.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Immich Instance URL and API Key
3. Start managing your media library from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Self-Hosters — Manage your private cloud media library without leaving your workspace.
- Content Creators — Quickly find, update, or upload assets for projects using natural language.
- System Administrators — Monitor server health and manage user accounts across your Immich instance efficiently.
Frequently asked questions about the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server
How can I check if my Immich server is online and see its version?
You can use the get_server_info tool. It will return the current version of the Immich server and its operational status.
Is it possible to upload a photo directly from my computer using this server?
Yes! Use the upload_asset tool by providing the absolute local file path. The AI will handle the multipart upload to your Immich instance.
Can I create a new album to organize my photos?
Absolutely. Use the create_album tool and provide a JSON payload with the albumName. You can also manage existing ones with list_albums and update_album.
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We built the connector to Immich (Google Photos Alternative). Now put your agents to work. Fully governed.
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Hosted, sandboxed, and live on AWS. You don't provision anything. You don't maintain anything. You connect.
Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
Eight governance layers on every request. Sensitive data redacted before it reaches the model. Kill switch if anything goes sideways. Always on.
